Bolivia 1835-PTS LM 2 scudos

This specimen was lot 8311 in Ponterio sale 151 (Baltimore, November 2009), where it sold for $2,300. The catalog description[1] noted, "BOLIVIA. 2 Scudos, 1835-LM. VERY SCARCE type. NGC AU-55." While silver coins from Bolivia exist in vast quantities, gold from Bolivia is scarce. For the colonial period, Colombia may be regarded as the most prolific issuer, followed by Mexico, followed by Peru. Bolivia, Chile and Guatemala are minor sources. The two scudos denomination is rare, being struck 1834-35 and 1841 only.